Thursday, December 08, 2011

chickadee

(8x8)

Chickadee without snow overlay and with ... the snow has the added benefit of covering up the (not so great) pine cones!
I'm going away for the weekend--down to Chincoteague, Virginia, where I'll have nowhere to go and nothing to do. Heaven.

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15 comments:

Anonymous said...

snort. You sound just like me. Going somewhere where you can just stay put and paint!

Carol Blackburn said...

Love the addition of the snow, Laura. Have a nice trip!

_Frankb10 said...

This is beautiful! I prefer it without the snow, unless you meant it for a Christmas card.

Deepa Gopal said...

Loved the second one...snow has it's effects. Loved ur banner too:)
Good Day!

Eclectic Studio Tammy said...

I love the addition of the white, not only does it make the painting sing, but it adds alot of texture. :)Awesome!

RH Carpenter said...

I think he needed the dusting of snow to make him really perky, Laura :) Cute and fun and a great holiday card ready to happen - have a wonderful trip and time to spend doing nothing!

Lisa Graham said...

I love chickadees and I love your painting! Such winter slendor. Enjoy you time in Chincoteague. We went there on a vacation years ago. One of the hotels there had the best French toast I've ever had made with Bailey's and all kinds of yum.

Carrie Waller Watercolors said...

Love this, and the snow really enhances the painting:))

Barbra Joan said...

Laura, this is a wonderful painting for a Christmas card.. love the snow effect although you could never do a bad pine cone !!
Barbra Joan

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Hi Laura! Thanks for stopping by my blog (pencil-paper-paint) so I could come visit yours! This is absolutely beautful! Is that Guache or acrylic that you used for snow. Marva

A Brush with Color said...

Beautiful, Laura! Happy Holidays--glad you're going to be able to relax. Enjoy!

Teresa said...

I love the snow and the bright liveliness it brings to this piece. Beautiful!

What did you use for the snow?

cathyswatercolors said...

Hi Laura, your paintings always draw me in and i find myself saying ahhh. love it!

vivien said...

this is absolutely charming! :>)

Unknown said...

The effect of snow/white on the second one is stunning ! It's so lovely and vibrant, love it !